NEVER GIVE UP

"Never give up" isn't just a name; it's a mantra I've lived by. I was born with Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition involving four heart defects. I underwent my first surgery at four years old and have needed heart surgery every 15 years since. Despite being told repeatedly that I couldn't undergo another surgery, I refused to give up. Surrendering meant being defeated, and that wasn't an option for me.

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I vividly remember being 15 and in great shape; I loved working out. When I expressed my desire to become a bodybuilding instructor, my coach bluntly told me, "You will be nothing. You don't understand the implications of your heart surgery." His words were disheartening, but they only fueled my determination. I promised myself that I would become something one day and inspire others never to abandon their dreams. The belief that giving up equated to being finished kept me going.

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Life has been tough, especially when I moved from overseas to America. The challenges were numerous, and my family and I struggled greatly. Yet, the one constant that held me together was my unwavering commitment to my dreams. I knew achieving them would take time, but as long as I had dreams and refused to give up, I would stand up again.

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The turning point came during my first show. My coach believed in me and predicted my success. Winning first place 🥇 in that show was a monumental moment, proving wrong the coach who had once advised me to pursue something else. Now, as a personal trainer, nutrition coach, and corrective exercise specialist, I dedicate my life to helping others. My message is clear: Never give up, believe in yourself, listen to your body and your heart, and together, let's achieve greatness. If you give up on your dream, what else is there to care for?